Recall archive/Weekly round-ups/15–21 January 2018
AUSTRALIAN RECALL ROUND-UP

15–21 January 2018.

12 product recalls were published during this week. Review the summaries below, then follow the official source before taking action.

Inflatable toys and flotation aids

Adult Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Type 1

The waist strap in the affected PFDs that secures the PFD to the wearer is only attached to the left hand side of the device. The waist strap is not attached to the right hand side of the device.

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Rattles and toy teethers

Wooden Teethers

The teethers are smaller than the permitted dimensions specified in the mandatory standard 'Consumer Protection Notice No. 14 of 2003 — Consumer Product Safety Standard: Toys for children up to and including 36 months of age'.

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Projectile toys

Anker Art Light Up LED Helicopter

The product does not comply with mandatory standard 'Trade Practices Act - Consumer Protection Notice No. 16 of 2010 - Consumer Product Safety Standard for Children's Projectile Toys' The projectile dart does not contain a protective tip. In addition, the packaging is not marked with the required warnings for projectile toys.

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General product safety

GL1800 Goldwing Motor Cycle

Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.

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